Is Chocolate Heart Healthy?
A review of data from six studies that included more than 336,000 participants found that eating one or more servings of chocolate per week could reduce the risk for heart disease by up to 10%. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, July 2020
Read MoreLow Zinc Intake?
Among a group of 142 female university students, researchers identified an association between low dietary zinc intake and an increased risk for depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, short sleep duration, and daytime dysfunction. Biological Trace Element Research, August 2020
Read MoreFive Ways to Keep Your Heart Healthy.
To reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease, the American Heart Association recommends: keep blood pressure under 120/80 mmHg and blood sugar under 100 mg/dl; maintain a healthy body weight and blood lipid levels; and keep a consistent sleep schedule featuring six to nine hours of sleep a night. American Heart Association, July 2020
Read MoreFactors for Midlife Mental Decline Risk.
New research suggests that smoking, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes are each significant risk factors for mental decline in middle age. Neurology, July 2020
Read MoreHip Strengthening Aids in Low Back Pain Rehab.
A review of data from five published studies suggests that incorporating hip strengthening exercises into a low back pain treatment program can lead to greater improvements in both low back pain and disability. This finding is not entirely surprising as past research has shown that hip/pelvic and low back issues often co-occur. Doctors of chiropractic…
Read MoreResistance and Impact Training Benefit Those at Risk for Osteoporosis.
Among a group of 47 patients at elevated risk for osteoporosis, those who took part in a six-month impact and resistance training program experienced increased muscle strength and improved bone mineral density in the lumbar spine (3.8%) and femoral neck (2.3%). Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, July 2020
Read MoreCertain Nutrients May Help Keep a Common Form of Vertigo at Bay.
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is described as a spinning sensation that is usually triggered by changing one’s head position. In a recent study involving 900 BPPV patients, researchers found that taking a vitamin D and calcium supplement twice a day reduced the incidence of vertigo episodes by 24%. Neurology, August 2020
Read MoreMethanol-Based Hand Sanitizers Pose Dangers.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns not to use alcohol-based hand sanitizers that contain methanol or wood alcohol, as they can be toxic if absorbed through the skin leading to nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, blindness, seizures, coma, nervous system damage, and even death. The FDA is working to prevent these products from entering…
Read MoreLow Testosterone and Dysregulated Eating.
Evaluations of 154 male college students revealed an association between low testosterone levels and an increased risk for developing an eating disorder. International Journal of Eating Disorders, July 2020
Read MoreIntervention Can Reduce Heart Risks for Those with Mental Illness.
Past research has shown that individuals with serious mental illness have an elevated risk for cardiovascular disease. In a recent study that involved 132 adults with serious mental illness, researchers found that when a counselor and nurse guided participants to engage in a healthier lifestyle (stop smoking, eat a healthy diet, exercise, etc.), their risk…
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